Rooms and Fees
Trying to understand the costs of aged care can feel overwhelming. From means tested fees to accommodation payments, we explain it all in simple terms – no jargon, no pressure.
Accommodation
We offer four different wings – Carter, Napier, Stott and Madeline. Each is designed with a community focus, influenced by local context and character to create a residential- style setting for residents to stay connected to their neighbourhood and families. These smaller communities promote friendship, calm, and comfort. All rooms are private, with access to shared lounges, dining, and garden spaces.
Napier Wing
Our Napier Wing was named after Thomas Napier (1802-1881). Thomas was a Scottish born Australian builder who emigrated to Australia in 1832.
In 1837 he moved to Melbourne, less than two years after the first permanent settlement of the Port Phillip area and purchased a half-acre of land in Collins Street to build a home for himself and his new wife Jessie Patterson.
By the end of 1839, Thomas Napier had taken out the first license for the land on the west side of Dandenong Creek building his hut somewhere in the present Jells Park.
The land was eventually sold to Alexander Scott who left it to his wife Madeline who farmed the land from 1840 calling it ‘Bushy Park’.
Stott Wing
Cumberland View Aged Care’s former South Wing has been renamed ‘Stott’ after local business owners George and Ann Stott from the 1800s. It’s a great way to connect with the community and local history of the area.
In March 1868, George purchased land at C.f. 95 – the northeast corner of Jells and Ferntree Gully roads. George and his wife Ann Frost established the Mulgrave Post Office and General Store on the corner of the site. Mail was delivered three times a week by horseback, and it was a stopping point for farmers before their 6-8 hour horse ride to the city to sell their goods.
George passed away in 1875 with plans of gaining a hotel license to divert patrons from the Mountain View Hotel. The old store was extended, and Ann applied for and got the first license for the Mulgrave Post Office Hotel in 1875. In 1888 the Postmaster General changed the Post Office name from Mulgrave to Wheelers Hill hence changing the hotel name also. The hotel was rebuilt in 1929 and is now known as the Wheelers Hill Hotel.
Madeline Wing
Our Madeline Wing was named after Madeline Scott, wife of Alexander Scott who purchased the land from first Mulgrave settler Thomas Napier.
Alexander died soon after taking over Napiers land and cattle, so Madeline moved to the property and remained there for several years. She acquired further land in the area known as Bushy Park and the cattle run she started ran through Jells Park.
Madeline’s at Jells is a cafe in Jells Park named after Madeline Scott.
Bedrooms designed with your needs in mind
Beautifully furnished by our interior designer, our bedrooms are spacious and full of natural light, they all include an ensuite bathroom and views of the gardens or courtyards. Our rooms are designed with your needs in mind, with an optimal layout to ensure you can make yourself entirely at home while facilitating an environment where staff can provide you with the care you need.
Key features include:
24/7 nurse call system with call points in bedroom and bathroom, so you have the comfort of knowing staff are available when you need them
Optional telephone service with a direct-dial phone number so you can stay connected with your loved ones
Fitted wardrobes with lockable areas to securely keep your valuable possessions
Sitting areas in each wing, along with smaller sitting rooms throughout the home for rest, relaxation and socialising
Heating, cooling and ceiling fans for your personal comfort
Our naturally daylit café creates a welcoming place to meet
Flat-screen digital TV, with optional Foxtel connection, so you can continue to enjoy your favourite shows, sport and movies
Landscaped courtyards with BBQ spaces and outdoor furniture give space to unwind in nature
Wi-Fi Internet connection in communal areas
Superior Shared Room
- Separate shared bedroom so couples can stay together or for those that would enjoy the companionship
- Shared ensuite
- Floor to ceiling windows
- Kitchenette
- Outside access
- Flat screen Smart TV
Room Size – 39-47m2
Maximum RAD $1,100,000 (or $550,000 per person)
DAP $239.89 (or $119.95 per person)
Room size excludes ensuite
Images are indicative only and will become personalised with your own additions
Superior Room
- Single bedroom
- Private ensuite
- Floor to ceiling windows
- Built in wardrobe
- Flat screen TV
Room Size – 21-23m2
Maximum RAD $650,000
DAP $141.75
Room size excludes ensuite
Images are indicative only and will become personalised with your own additions
Deluxe Room
- Private ensuite
- Internal or external landscaped garden access
- Built in wardrobe
- Flat screen Smart TV
Room Size – 23-34m2
Maximum RAD $800,000
DAP $174.47
Room size excludes ensuite
Images are indicative only and will become personalised with your own additions
Premium Room
- Single bedroom with extra space
- Private ensuite
- Lounge/sitting area
- Flooded with natural light with direct external access
- Kitchenette
- Flat screen Smart TV
Room Size – 36-37m2
Maximum RAD $900,000
DAP $196.27
Room size excludes ensuite
Images are indicative only and will become personalised with your own additions
Premium Shared Suite
- 1 or 2 bedroom suite
- Private ensuite
- Lounge/sitting area
- Flooded with natural light with direct external access
- Kitchenette
- Flat screen Smart TV
Room Size – 69m2
Maximum RAD $1,050,000 (or $525,000 per person
DAP $228.99 (or $114.49 per person)
Room size excludes ensuite
Images are indicative only and will become personalised with your own additions
Understanding Aged Care Costs
Here you’ll find a complete list of our aged care fees and payment options. All fees are updated quarterly in accordance with Australian Government regulations. In Australia, the Government pays for the majority of aged care costs, but you will be asked to contribute to the cost of your care if you can afford to. This may require a one-off payment or deposit, as well as ongoing fees for your care, accommodation, and daily living expenses. How much you pay will depend on your financial situation.
We’ve provided a breakdown of the main fees and what they refer to.
Accommodation Payment
Aged care providers set and publish the maximum Accommodation Payment they will charge for each room they offer. To protect consumers, your Services Australia Means Test and Assets Test will determine the maximum amount you can pay.
An Accommodation Payment is paid as a Refundable Accommodation Deposit; as a Daily Accommodation Payment; or as a combination of both. You can choose how to pay, and we recommend you get professional advice from an independent financial adviser who has expertise in aged care when making this decision.
You have 28 days from the day you move into our home, to decide upon your preferred method of accommodation payment. Until you make this decision, your accommodation costs must be made as DAP payments.
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
A RAD is an accommodation payment that is paid in a lump sum. Once you choose to pay a RAD, you’ll have 6 months in which to pay it.
Residents entering Aged Care from 1 November 2025 may have a 2% per annum (capped at 5 years) retention amount deducted from their RAD.
When a resident departs from an aged care home, their RAD is refunded to them or their estate (less any agreed deductions). The RAD is published by every aged care provider for each room type they offer.
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
As the name suggests a DAP is an accommodation payment paid on a daily basis by invoice. It is calculated using a formula and interest rate set by the government. This payment is not refundable.
The DAP is published by every aged care provider for each room type they offer.
Basic Daily Fee
For residential aged care, this is the basic fee that everyone pays when moving in. It is set by the government 20 March and 20 September each year. The basic daily fee is 85% of the single aged care pension.
Prices are published on the Department of Health Website.
Non-Clinical Care Contribution
This is a contribution towards the cost of care that some people may be required to pay as referenced in the Aged Care Act 2024. Services Australia will work out if you are required to pay this fee based on an assessment of your income and assets and will advise you of the amount. There are annual and lifetime caps in place to limit the amount you will need to pay.
Hotelling Contribution
This is a means tested amount that you may have to pay based on the assessment of your income and assets. Services Australia will notify you if you have to pay this contribution.